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YY09 FHH

2009 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,945 mi
Last recorded115,945 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Kia Rio55,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 FHH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 115,945 miles

Front subframe corroded.

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 107,055 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REARS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 98,009 miles

ENGINE SUMP IS CORRODED

Front SUB-FRAME IS RUSTED

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED

Rear WIPER RUBBER IS SPLIT

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Fail 5 Jun 2020 98,009 miles

ENGINE SUMP IS CORRODED

Front SUB-FRAME IS RUSTED

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Nearside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear TYRES ARE PERISHED

Rear WIPER RUBBER IS SPLIT

SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 14 May 2019 86,088 miles

EXHAUST IS RUSTED

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

Offside STEERING RACK GAITER IS DAMP

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE RUSTING

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Fail 14 May 2019 86,087 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

EXHAUST IS RUSTED

Nearside Rear TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS CUT

Offside Rear FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside STEERING RACK GAITER IS DAMP

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE RUSTING

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 16 May 2018 73,298 miles

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE RUSTING

Fail 16 May 2018 73,298 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH (2.2.B.1f)

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE RUSTING

Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,688 miles

BONNET STAY SUPPORT CLIP IS BROKEN

FRONT SUB-FRAME IS RUSTING

POWER STEERING PIPES ARE RUSTED

WATER DRIPPING OUT OF THE O/S REAR FLOOR

Pass 11 May 2016 49,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

PAS belt perished.

bonnet stay clip missing.

Fail 11 May 2016 49,045 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

PAS belt perished.

bonnet stay clip missing.

Pass 19 May 2015 39,868 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 33,336 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2014 33,329 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 25,787 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2012 18,649 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 18,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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YY09 FHH is a 2009 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 55,116 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY09 FHH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YY09 FHH is a 2009 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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